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• Ford Mondeo Estate - Should I replace the DMF now or wait? 27 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  damage to the car by not replacing the DMF now?  Any advice welcome!
• Vauxhall corsa d 1.3 cdti 07 plate - Dmf 7 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, A bit of a pre emptive question. Fingers crossed as yet my dmf is ok. However when the time comes I was wondering about the pros/cons of replacing it with a single flywheel. In addition what do people think a reasonable price is for having the clutch/ flywheel replaced, both
• vw bora 1.9 tdi pd 130 - bora intermitant judder 27 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  hello can anyone help me please. I have just had a new sach dmf clutch kit fitted and since it has been done it has had a intermittent juddering at idle speed and when it is juddering there is a strange noise coming from gear box area and the way to stop it is by pressing the clutch
• Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 2002 - Lumpy Starting 3 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  The car has done 40,000 miles from new in our ownership.  The clutch and DMF are the original ones.  The car is used for mainly short journeys.  During the hot weather in July the engine when starting made unusual, loud noises and writhed about until actually running
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  Is there a way to limit DMF problems in terms of driving techniques? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any way to avoid the dreaded Dual Mass Flywheel problems other than by not buying a diesel? Are they affected by driving style or maintenance?...
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  Vauxhall Vectra DMF failure 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My local garage has told me that I need a new dual mass flywheel + clutch Kit for my Vauxhall Vectra, at a cost of £800. I called Vauxhall customer services...
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  Replacement flywheel 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a new Tiguan in October 2010, current mileage 10,104 and I have just had a flywheel replacement under warranty. I hope this will not ber a regular...
• Nissan Micra K13 Petrol 2013 1.2i (Acenta 2010) - Does my car have a DMF or not? 18 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, I have had skidding sounds last few months releasing the clutch when pulling away in 1st gear. The head mecanic at my local Nissan dealer test drove it this morning and says the cluch has worn out. To my slight surprise he said he didnt know if it has a DMF or not, though I kind of assume
• Peugeot Boxer Van 2006 (New Shape) - Dual Mass Flywheel causing vehicle vibration 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  . the main dealer is still saying that the replacement of the DMF would not rectify the running problem, and certainly not rectify the compression. My argument against the main dealer is that the new DMF has sorted out running problem but obviously the new DMF wil not rectify compression, I believe an error
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  DMF failure after 4 weeks - who should pay for repairs? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Mazda 3 a few weeks ago from a Hyundai dealership - it was apart exchange. I have found out today from my (heroic) mechanic that the dual...
• Ford Focus - Rattle on engine stop TDCi 29 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  (reposting from Motoring Discussion section) I have posted before about clutch/DMF issues on the Focus 1.8 TDCi. I have recently bought one, 2009 with 134k. I decided that given the high mileage and a rattling sound that it would be prudent to change the clutch, DMF, slave cylinder
• Ford Focus - Rattle on engine stop TDCi 10 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I have posted before about clutch/DMF issues on the Focus 1.8 TDCi. I have recently bought one, 2009 with 134k. I decided that given the high mileage and a rattling sound that it would be prudent to change the clutch, DMF, slave cylinder and gearbox oil (as the car is young and in overall very
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  DPF problems on VW Golf 1.6 TDI 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. The problem is I do very low mileage (approx. 5000 miles per year). One Volkswagen salesman told...
• SEAT Alhambra 1.9 tdi 55 plate - Dmf to smf 8 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi I am thinking of changing my dual mass flywheel to a solid mass  flywheel.  But  I was wondering will it cause problems or damage to...
• Volkswagen T5 Transporter 1.9 - Pilot bearing 17 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, Can someone tell me if the flywheel on the 1.9AXB comes with a pilot bearing or if the pilot bearing is located on the transmission and comes off with throwout bearing guide? I'm having the clutch and dmf swaped with a valeo kit4p and the dmf seems to have no pilot bearing
• Mitsubishi Outlander Diamond 2.2 - oil covered clutch 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  main dealer replaced the clutch on my 2009 outlander (80k miles) due to slipping under load.  Within 300 miles the crank oil seal has failed (they did replace it)  covering the DMF and clutch with oil.  The dealer now just wants to replace the clutch and not the oil covered DMF
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  Ford Mondeo juddering in 4th and 5th gear 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Ford Mondeo is starting to judder under acceleration in 4th and 5th gear. It is also making a screeching noise; any idea what’s going wrong?
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  DMF failure and timing issues? 20 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Does the crank sensor read the flywheel - ie, if the flywheel is worn would it tell cam sensor that the timing is out?
• Vauxhall Insignia CDTI - DMF on Insignia - Vauxhall wont reply!! 6 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Hi All, I’m after a bit of advice on my 2010 Insignia. The DMF is hanging on by a thread, the thing sounds awful and I’m worried that it is now damaging the gearbox
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  Which cars are affected with DMF and clutch faults? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have friends who own a Vauxhall Insignia and they have already had the DMF and clutch replaced once. You have indicated that there are other cars likely...